Paul’s 32 points lift Clippers in Game 1

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Derek Fisher (6) in the second quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

OKLAHOMA CITY - Chris Paul made a career-high eight three-pointers and scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-105 on Monday night in Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal.